The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources invites anglers to take part in the upcoming Free Fishing Days, scheduled for June 7 through 9. During this three-day event, no fishing license will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing across the state.

DWR has removed the restriction on fishing designated stocked trout waters for the Free Fishing Days weekend. This opens up over 2,900 miles of trout streams, numerous ponds, small lakes, and reservoirs for anglers to explore Virginia’s diversified trout habitat.

The department will host a Free Fishing Days event at Dorey Park on June 8 at 9 p.m..

Agency staff and volunteers will be on site with rods and reels, terminal tackle and bait, ready to teach how to fish. The event is free and no registration is required.

While licenses and facilities use permits won’t be required during Free Fishing Days, all other fishing regulations, including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions, will remain in effect. DWR fee fishing areas will still require a fee during the Free Fishing Days weekend.

For more information on Free Fishing Days and fishing regulations, visit dwr.virginia.gov.